Myoclonic seizures are the result of a sudden burst of abnormal electrical discharge in the brain’s nerve cells (neurons), which leads to involuntary muscle contractions. Infantile myoclonic epilepsy is primarily caused by genetic abnormalities in the brain, though the cause is not always identifia...
Neonatal CSF differs from that of older infants and children with respect to total and differential white blood cell count and protein and glucose concentrations. Seizures that develop or persist beyond the first 2 days of hospitalization for bacterial meningitis may indicate the presence of syndrome ...
Myoclonic seizures are the result of a sudden burst of abnormal electrical discharge in the brain’s nerve cells (neurons), which leads to involuntary muscle contractions. Infantile myoclonic epilepsy is primarily caused by genetic abnormalities in the brain, though the cause is not always identifia...
This is a rare complication but extremely complicated and threatening to the baby. The chances of a baby developing this condition due to measles are one in a thousand. In this condition, the infection reaches the brain, causing it to swell in size. This leads to extreme convulsions and sei...
Neonatal CSF differs from that of older infants and children with respect to total and differential white blood cell count and protein and glucose concentrations. Seizures that develop or persist beyond the first 2 days of hospitalization for bacterial meningitis may indicate the presence of syndrome ...
Congenital disorders and chemical imbalances in the body may also cause seizures in infants. Epilepsy Signs and Symptoms Symptoms of epilepsy depend on the area of the brain that is affected. Epilepsy triggers in children may vary and can cause symptoms that can be characterised by motor and non...
Seizures generally occur in those aged 3 months to 5 years; peak incidence is in infants aged 8-20 months. About 2-5% of all children will experience a febrile seizure. Of those who have had a febrile seizure, 30-40% will experience more seizures. ...
In infants, symptoms of meningitis are often much less specific and may include: tiredness Recommended between ages 2 and 64 for higher-risk groups The side effects of the vaccines available for preventing acute bacterial meningitis are generally mild, and the vaccines are highly effective. The fo...
Reduced consciousness:Whether you're sedated, prone to generalized seizures, or have had anesthesia, these episodes of reduced consciousness can contribute to aspiration pneumonia. Difficulty coughing:Not being able to cough properly or often enough can lead to pneumonia. ...
There are different causes ofhair lossininfants, children and teens. The most common reasons depend on the child's age. In most cases, hair that is lost grows back on its own. There are treatments available when the hair is not growing back. ...